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Espanyol vs Eibar Prediction & Betting tips
In the previous one, there is no clear favorite on this occasion, since both teams are even and the ball can be alternated. However, if we consider the local factor of the Catalans and the good touch they have, we believe that their simple win is interesting to bet on this opportunity. Remember that the Basques often lower their defensive performance visit, costing them to be cohesive in their actions. Paints to be an intense duel in the midfield, but favorable to the “parakeets” for their greater individual hierarchy.
Espanyol:
The box “periquito” lost to Real Madrid in the Bernabéu and remained with 7 points in the Santander League. These days, he has added 2 wins, 1 equality and 2 falls, his goal being to recover from the emotional and football. Now it will look to manage the times and advance the lines from the initial stage, since it stands out for being a set dampened by nature. The logic indicates that those led by Rubi risk this time, as they will clash with a rival of a similar level.
As a local, Espanyol has played two matches so far, which have been positive for their league interests (2-0 victory against Valencia and 1-0 win against Levante). Apparently, the team has proven to be competitive and difficult to overcome, standing out for being effective in attack and solid in defensive matters (180 ‘minutes with the fence undefeated). For this duel it is expected that coach Rubi risk at times, trying to take advantage of the local factor to press and “put” his rival. Your objective will be to use your dapper style to take advantage of the spaces that your rival usually leaves.
Eibar:
The Basques arrive toned to this duel after beating 1-0 to Leganés in Ipurúa and adding 7 units in the general table. They have registered 3 unbeaten games after an uninspiring start, registering 2 wins and 1 equality. Now the goal of the squad is to maintain this regularity and to stand up well against an opponent who usually handles the ball very well. Yes, logic indicates that appeal to the backlash and the intensity to score.
As a visitor, Eibar has played two matches so far, achieving only 1 point out of 6 contested. It comes from losing 2-0 to Getafe at the Alfonso Pérez Coliseum and equaling 1-1 against Atlético de Madrid in the Metropolitan Wanda. This last result can be classified as positive from the statistical point of view, but it ended up being painful for the team after winning 0-1 with few seconds left for the final whistle. For this exit it is expected that the boys of Mendilibar repeat what has been done before the “colchoneros”, looking to take advantage of their intensity to stop the good foot of the Catalans.
In the last 3 and a half years, Espanyol and Eibar have met four times in Catalan territory. These were the results of those matches: Victoria 1-2 of Eibar in January 2015, victory 4-2 of Espanyol in May 2016, draw 3-3 in October 2016 and victory 0-1 of Eibar in April 2018. Apparently, every time both teams collide, there are goals in between. Of course, the “parakeets” have had problems to win in their stadium, demonstrating it by adding just 1 win in these 4 matches.
Espanyol vs Eibar head to head matches
18.04.18 LL Espanyol Eibar 0 : 1
03.12.17 LL Eibar Espanyol 3 : 1
18.03.17 LL Eibar Espanyol 1 : 1
22.10.16 LL Espanyol Eibar 3 : 3
15.05.16 LL Espanyol Eibar 4 : 2